South Africa: Government welcomes “notable” increase in employment

PRETORIA, Dec 18 (NNN-SANEWS) — Government has welcomed the increase in employment for the period June to September 2023 as per the 3rd Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) report of Statistics South Africa. “The continuous increase in employment is a demonstration that measures put in place by government, the partnership with…

Peru to advance its digital transformation with IDB support

LIMA, Dec 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$50 million loan to Peru to improve and expand access to the digital transformation and government service of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. According to the IDB, the program seeks to expand digital citizenship opportunities in Peru, with…

Business potential of US$1.2 million projected at Adventure Next Peru

AREQUIPA (Peru), Dec 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — Adventure Next Peru 2023 successfully concluded three days of intense work, where 40 local suppliers had the opportunity to establish important partnerships with 34 buyers from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom specializing in the adventure and nature tourism segment, the Commission for…

Russia, United Nations discuss providing free grain to poor countries

Wheat harvest in Stavropol, Russia UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin held discussion with Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Conference on Trade and Development Rebecca Greenspan and UN Deputy Secretary-General Martin Griffiths the free supply of Russian grain and fertilizer for the world’s most needy…

Kenyan govt is working to combat high cost of living, President Ruto says

President William Ruto NAIROBI, Dec 17 (NNN-KBC) — President William Ruto has said the government has employed a comprehensive strategy to reduce the cost of living.  The President said the government is supporting farmers to increase food production; a move he noted is reducing the cost of food. “Last year,…

US storm: Heavy rain drenches Florida as strong storm with gusty winds heads up East Coast

MIAMI (Florida, US), Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year, but…

South Africa: Reconciliation is a commitment to creating a united society, says Pres Ramaphosa

LIMPOPO (South Africa), Dec 17 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa says reconciliation is a commitment to creating a society where everyone is valued, where diversity is celebrated and where the scars of the past are transformed into stepping stones towards a brighter and more compassionate future. “As we mark Reconciliation…

Update: Italy, UK leaders unite on migration, agree Tunisia deal

 ROME, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed Italian premier Giorgia Meloni’s approach to tackling illegal migration Saturday, in a visit to Rome where they agreed to co-fund a project to help migrants return home from Tunisia. The two leaders held formal talks at Meloni’s office and…

Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule

N’DJAMENA, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chad voters go to the polls on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, in a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta. A large section of the opposition and civil society in…

Portugal’s Socialist Party picks new leader ahead of March vote

LISBON, Dec 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party picked former infrastructure minister Pedro Nuno Santos as its leader on Saturday, ahead of a snap election called after his predecessor Antonio Costa resigned as prime minister and party head amid a corruption investigation. Santos was declared leader of the party…